How did an Indian Buddhist shrine influence a Japanese pagoda? How are Italian pigs and cowry shells related to porcelain? Why did the ferocious warriors of Mongolia wear silk underwear? And how did wood block printing bring about a revolution in Japan and in European culture? These intriguing questions are investigated in Artifacts, a series that explores the origins and hidden connections among the art and artifacts of the great cultures and belief systems across Asia - on a journey through time and across continents from India to Thailand, China and Japan - to understand the impact of calligraphy, porcelain, architecture, metallurgy, wood block printing and silk on Asian history and on the history of the world in general.

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Art critic Waldemar Januszczak delves into the heart of Mannerism, as he explores the development of...

Examining the controversial presidency of Xi Jinping and how he is reshaping the world order.

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Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the history of Scandinavia through its art.

Art writer Waldemar Januszczak explores the revolutionary achievements of the Impressionists.